The Jordanian Economy Amid Regional Changes
The Jordanian economy faces several challenges due to the turbulent regional situation, with moderate growth continuing at around 2.9% in the first quarter of 2026, and an annual growth forecast of 2.7%. Despite this, unemployment rates remain high at 21.1%, especially among women, reaching 32.7%. Additionally, the weak alignment between skills and job opportunities hampers the expansion of employment, while the Central Bank maintains a low inflation rate of 1.4% and reserves totaling approximately $28.2 billion. However, the economy remains affected by external fluctuations, such as a decline in tourism and an increase in the current account deficit to about 6.9% of GDP. The key challenge is to direct growth in a way that boosts production and employment, diversifies sources of income, and improves the distribution of economic activity across the regions, with the goal of achieving sustainable and comprehensive development.
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